Beloved Clergy and Parish Councils of the Metropolis of San Francisco,

“Commit your work to the Lord and your plans will be established.”  Proverbs 16:3

Each year the clergy and leaders of our parishes gather for our annual Clergy-Laity Assembly which provides us with the opportunity to learn and grow in our faith, gain new insights into the ministries and programs offered by our Metropolis, and take an active role in the governance of our Church.

The 2015 Metropolis Clergy-Laity Assembly will be held April 27 – 28 at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center in Dunlap, CA. As specified in the Uniform Regulations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, each parish is expected to have four delegates in attendance, comprised of the following:

1.  The Parish Priest. 2.  The President of the Parish Council, and in his or her absence the Vice President, or in his or her absence any member of the Parish Council designated by it. 3.  Two members of the Parish elected by the Parish Assembly.

Please make sure this important item is placed on the agenda of your upcoming Parish Assembly Meeting so that you may elect these delegates to ensure full participation from your parish. A detailed agenda and registration materials will be provided no later than 60 days prior to the convening of the Assembly.

We are planning an enriching agenda that will include an update on the Strategic Plan and the many new opportunities it is providing for the enrichment of our parishes and our overall ministry as a Metropolis. We have been very fortunate to have enthusiastic leadership from our parishes for this effort and I know that you will be inspired by this God-pleasing work.

I look forward to the active participation of all our communities. Please come with an open mind and an open heart, ready and willing to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and be a beacon of God’s love in your parishes.

With Love in Christ, +Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco